Sr. Associate, Sr. Accountant (Real Estate)

Location: Chicago, Illinois, United States; hybrid work policy with the role based out of the hirify.global office

Base compensation: $90,000–$120,000 annually, plus discretionary annual bonus and incentive compensation.

Company

hirify.global provides corporate services, including finance, technology, human resources, and operations, to Blackstone Real Estate portfolio companies across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific.

What you will do

• Maintain monthly operational procedures for the BREIT fund and support an efficient, scalable month-end close.
• Lead month-end close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Prepare and review monthly reports covering equity, cash, derivatives, assets and liabilities, P&L variances, 1031 exchanges, performance incentives, debt, interest expense, and offering costs.
• Partner with Blackstone on accurate financial tracking, consolidated financials, and analysis.
• Establish accounting procedures and internal controls in line with GAAP, industry standards, regulatory requirements, and investor requirements.
• Prepare quarterly and annual financial statements, footnote disclosures, and supporting schedules while identifying process improvements and automation opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• At least 4 years of experience in accounting, financial analysis, and reporting.
• Advanced knowledge of US GAAP.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, leadership, problem-solving, and independent decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines with attention to detail while working independently and collaboratively.

Nice to have

• CPA certification.
• Real estate knowledge.
• Workday or Essbase experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work policy, productivity hours, Summer Fridays, and a Work From Anywhere Month.
• Health insurance, wellness benefits, retirement savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off.
• In-house and external learning and development opportunities.
• Collaborative and inclusive workplace focused on continuous improvement and professional growth.